St Armands Circle Has Upscale Shopping and Restaurants

St. Armand’s Circle is located on a Key just north of Siesta key. The Islands run parrallel to one another. It will take you about 15 minutes by car to get here.

St. Armands is filled with upscale shops and restaurants and has a completely different feel than Siesta Key Village.

St Armands Restaurant's

Our favorite restaurant is The Columbia. They serve Cuban food that you will never forget. Their specialty is the 1905 salad, named for the year it was created. They also make a chicken and yellow rice that is to die for. Dinner for two including a pitcher of sangria will cost you around $100 but is worth every penny.

If you are hungry for seafood head over to Crab and Fin. This restaurant is a bit more formal and it will cost you a little more so it's best left for a special occasion. They have a piano player on the weekends which creates a very romantic atmosphere. Both restaurants offer indoor or outdoor dining and have excellent service.

St Armands Circle Shopping

In the past few years some chain store have opened shop on the circle. Chico’s, White House Black Market, Brighton and Lilly Pulitzers all have locations here.

The majority are still independently owned boutique style stores. Some of the most interesting are Addison Craig (This store specializes in designer shoes and handbags), Dream Weaver (specializes in clothing as art ) and The Shore ( designer beach clothing such as Juicy Couture and Diesel).

Walking the circle is best left for cooler weather or the evening. Some of the shops close at 6 but on the weekends many stay open till 8 so shop first and then eat.